Medical personnel attend to a patient injured by fireworks at the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) in Quezon City on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

NEW YEAR 2024

Ched Rick Gatchalian

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173580079281220240101-new-year-qc-fireworks-injuries-MT3.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Medical personnel attend to a patient injured by fireworks at the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) in Quezon City on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — At least 188 more firecracker injuries on New Year&#x27;s Eve were reported on Thursday, pushing the total to 534 cases, the Department of Health said.</p><p>The agency said this was still 9.8 percent lower compared to last year&#x27;s record of around 600 firecracker injuries.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/1/firecracker-injuries-down-by-64-percent-this-year-doh-1227">Firecracker injuries down by 64 percent this year: DOH</a></div><p>Of the total, 356 victims suffered burns from fireworks, while 28 others underwent body amputations.</p><p>At least 322 of the injured were children or teenagers aged 19 and below. Most were male.</p><p>DOH said late reports could still add to the total count of injuries. Last year, the department ended its firecracker wounds surveillance on January 6.</p><p>Kwitis is now the leading cause of firecracker injuries, followed by boga, unknown fireworks, and whistle bomb.</p><p>DOH reminded parents to watch over their children who could try lighting up firecrackers.</p><p>The agency also advised the public to have a first-aid kit in case of any possible injuries. It added that consulting a doctor is essential even if the wound appears small to avoid tetanus.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/1/new-year-revelry-worsens-metro-manila-air-pollution-1749">New Year revelry worsens Metro Manila air pollution</a></div>

<p>188 more firecracker injuries were reported on New Year's Eve, pushing the total to 534 cases, according to the Department of Health on Thursday.</p>

188 more firecracker injuries were reported on New Year's Eve, pushing the total to 534 cases, according to the Department of Health on Thursday.

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Firecracker injuries rise to 534: DOH

Firecracker injuries rise to 534: DOH

Ched Rick Gatchalian,

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Published Jan 02, 2025 02:57 PM PHT

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